Danika Ellis

Danika spends most of her time talking about queer women books at the Lesbrary. Blog: The Lesbrary Twitter: @DanikaEllis

Disappointed But Not Surprised: The Ripped Bodice’s State of Racial Diversity in Romance 2020 Publishing Report

The Ripped Bodice, one of the first romance-focused bookstores, has released their annual report on racial diversity in romance publishing.

2021 LGBTQ Books by Black Authors to Preorder (And 10 That Are Already Out)

Here are 39 LGBTQ books by Black authors out this year, from poetry and memoirs to fantasy, romance, and YA, including A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark.

Show Your Pride With These Lesbian Pulp Decorations and Accessories!

If you like kitschy lesbian pulp covers from the '50s, you'll love these lesbian pulp stickers, mugs, blankets, T-shirts, and more!

Do You Love Books and Hate Racism? Check out the KidLit Against Anti-AAPI Racism Auction Fundraiser

Fight racism against Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans while collecting signed books with this fundraiser auction!

Is it Worth Reading if I Forget Everything I Read?

Do you remember the plot points in the novels you read a year ago? The facts from the nonfic? If not, what made them worth reading?

The Most Popular Books on TikTok

We analyzed the most-watched 50 booktok videos to find the most popular books on TikTok. Can you guess the top 14?

50 Children’s Books About Diversity That Celebrate Our Differences

0+ children's books about diversity, whether you're a parent trying to raise an accepting kid or a teacher trying to create an inclusive classroom!

What Would Your Bookish Points Total Be On THE GOOD PLACE?

Do a little soul searching (and some math) to discover whether you'll go to The Good Place or The Bad Place, based on your bookish habits.

Why Queer Holiday Stories Are Necessary

Holidays are all about family and tradition--and those can be complicated for queer people. Here's how queer holiday stories prove a respite.

A Little Free Library Walking Tour of My Neighborhood

In a city with almost 400 Little Free Libraries, are they actually worth visiting? I documented every LFL in my neighborhood to find out.